loading . . . This is ME 2026 Millions of people worldwide are living with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS), yet the reality of this disease remains deeply misunderstood. For 2026 ME/CFS Awareness Day, Bateman Horne Center invited individuals living with ME/CFS, and those who care for them, to share their stories in their own words through our āThis is MEā campaign. The response was overwhelming. This video features a collection of powerful community submissions that reflect the many realities of ME/CFS: the losses, the isolation, the resilience, the grief, the adaptation, and the humanity that too often goes unseen. These are real voices. Real experiences. Real lives changed by ME/CFS. ME/CFS is a serious, complex, multisystem neuroimmune disease that can profoundly impact a personās ability to work, attend school, socialize, communicate, think clearly, tolerate sensory input, or complete basic daily tasks. Many people living with ME/CFS experience post-exertional malaise (PEM), a worsening of symptoms after physical, cognitive, or emotional exertion. Awareness matters. Education matters. Listening matters. Thank you to every individual who courageously shared their story to help others better understand what living with ME/CFS can look like. Learn more and access free educational resources: https://batemanhornecenter.org Download the free Clinical Care Guide: https://batemanhornecenter.org/clinical-care-guide/ https://tinyurl.com/2j25sufk
